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HJ249 • 2026

Commending the Abingdon High School girls' volleyball team.

Commending the Abingdon High School girls' volleyball team.

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Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
O'Quinn
Last action
2026-04-13
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about the resolution's effective date or any additional context beyond commending the volleyball team for their championship win.

Praise for Abingdon High School Volleyball Team

This resolution honors the Abingdon High School girls' volleyball team for winning the Virginia High School League Class 3 state championship in 2025.

What This Bill Does

  • Honors the Abingdon High School girls' volleyball team for their victory in the 1983-class state championship in 2025.
  • Recognizes the hard work and skill of the players, coaches, staff, and supporters.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Abingdon High School girls' volleyball team
  • Coaches and staff at Abingdon High School
  • Family members, friends, and supporters of the team

Terms To Know

State championship
A competition where teams from different schools in a state compete to be declared the best.
Resolution
An official statement or decision made by a group, like a government body.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The resolution does not provide any financial support or benefits.
  • It is an expression of praise and recognition only.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-13 House

    Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ249ER)

  2. 2026-03-11 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  3. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Received

  4. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

  5. 2026-03-09 House

    Engrossed by House

  6. 2026-03-09 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  7. 2026-03-05 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108559D

Official Summary Text

Commending the Abingdon High School girls' volleyball team.

Current Bill Text

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Commending the Abingdon High School girls' volleyball team.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2026
WHEREAS, the Abingdon High School girls' volleyball team claimed its first state title since 1983 with a victory in the Virginia High School League Class 3 state championship in 2025; and
WHEREAS, in the state final, the Abingdon High School Falcons faced the undefeated Christiansburg High School Blue Demons, who were responsible for the Falcons' only three losses over the course of the season; and
WHEREAS, the Abingdon Falcons defeated the Christiansburg Blue Demons 3–1, winning the first set 27–25, the third set 25–20, and the fourth set 25–21; the team finished the season with an impressive 32–3 record overall; and
WHEREAS, the Abingdon Falcons were led by a dynamic duo of Gracie Statzer, who recorded 20 kills, 26 digs, six blocks, and two assists, and Annsley Trivette, who finished with 20 kills, 10 blocks, and three digs; and
WHEREAS, the successful season was a tribute to the skill and hard work of all the student-athletes, the leadership and guidance of coaches and staff, and the unwavering support of family members, friends, and the entire Abingdon High School community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Abingdon High School girls' volleyball team on winning the Virginia High School League Class 3 state championship in 2025; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Alexis Carson Perkins, head coach of the Abingdon High School girls' volleyball team, as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the team's outstanding athletic achievements.